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lavendermarch's review
3.0
I've read this myth in several different retellings. This one fell flat for me. I did like the new spin on Helen and Paris's love though. It worked.
scostner's review
3.0
The story of the Trojan War as explained by Hades is very entertaining. He says that his brother Zeus is to blame for the whole war and that he lets Helen get blamed because he's such a coward. There are many funny things about the book. The steeds that pull Hades' chariot are named Harley and Davidson. He likes to watch wrestling on his TV, with matches between cyclops and other creatures. Cupid calls one of his arrows the Smoochie Woochie. Hades earns frequent flyer miles zipping around trying to prevent the war and then trying to end it. His wife convinces him to cash in the miles to take a cruise and they meet Thor on board the ship.
If you like funny versions on famous stories, or like to hear a story told from a very different point of view - you will probably enjoy this very much. There is also a "Quick-and-Easy Guide to Myths" in the back of the book. It provides the names of many famous characters from the story, how to pronounce them and some information on who they are. There's a glossary for a few of the more challenging words and some ideas for discussion topics.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
If you like funny versions on famous stories, or like to hear a story told from a very different point of view - you will probably enjoy this very much. There is also a "Quick-and-Easy Guide to Myths" in the back of the book. It provides the names of many famous characters from the story, how to pronounce them and some information on who they are. There's a glossary for a few of the more challenging words and some ideas for discussion topics.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
themadmaiden's review
5.0
I have to admit there was no way this book was going to get an unbiased review from me. I read this series growing up and fell in love with it. I've held out hope against hope in the past eleven odd years that there would be a new one. And there finally was.
And it was great. It was nice to have another myth from Hades point of view and I love the little things like the zip travel and Persephone's nickname and the furies, omg I love the furies. I really hope there are more and they don't take quite as long to come out this time.
And it was great. It was nice to have another myth from Hades point of view and I love the little things like the zip travel and Persephone's nickname and the furies, omg I love the furies. I really hope there are more and they don't take quite as long to come out this time.
denki_kinnie_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nathan_hetrick's review
5.0
Received as an Advance Review Copy from the publisher - many thanks for this great little tome.
This story is a comic retelling of Helen of Troy meant for ages 9-13. I'm quite a bit out of that age range, but I thought this book was enjoyable, a fun and fast read, albeit a bit goofy in places. It serves as a great introduction to young people of the famous Greek myth (this is the most recent in the series of nine stories total), especially since it seems that many High Schools are no longer teaching Greek Mythology. I wish I had a book like this when I was 13, it would have made the Greek myths much easier to learn and remember. Despite the fact that I am out of the suggested age range, I think that most adults would thoroughly enjoy this work, and as a bonus, it's a great way to relearn your Greek mythology, or learn it for the first time. Kudos to the author for providing such an entertaining work, and for the glossary of names included. This makes those pesky Greek names a bit easier to pronounce and much easier to remember who is related to whom.
This story is a comic retelling of Helen of Troy meant for ages 9-13. I'm quite a bit out of that age range, but I thought this book was enjoyable, a fun and fast read, albeit a bit goofy in places. It serves as a great introduction to young people of the famous Greek myth (this is the most recent in the series of nine stories total), especially since it seems that many High Schools are no longer teaching Greek Mythology. I wish I had a book like this when I was 13, it would have made the Greek myths much easier to learn and remember. Despite the fact that I am out of the suggested age range, I think that most adults would thoroughly enjoy this work, and as a bonus, it's a great way to relearn your Greek mythology, or learn it for the first time. Kudos to the author for providing such an entertaining work, and for the glossary of names included. This makes those pesky Greek names a bit easier to pronounce and much easier to remember who is related to whom.
elevetha's review
3.0
A fun MG twist on Greek mythology, this time on dear old Helen of Troy. As always, Hades is determined to help set the record straight on what really happened, not what his myth-o-maniac for a brother, Zeus, said happened.
Loved the bit concerning Helen's running off with Paris.
Loved the bit concerning Helen's running off with Paris.
Spoiler
It was due to Cupid's meddling, under the orders of his mum, Aphrodite, that caused Helen to leave Menelaus.richardgeo's review
3.0
It was really great to read a new Myth-O-Maniac book!
This book makes me want to red the Iliad, and Kate McMullan's books have always sent me on a Greek mythology bender....this one makes me want to learn so much more.
This book makes me want to red the Iliad, and Kate McMullan's books have always sent me on a Greek mythology bender....this one makes me want to learn so much more.
bookwyrmreads's review
3.0
I'd give this 3.5 stars. It is a little busy because so much happens in this book, and I imagine it was hard to write a child friendly rendition of the Trojan war. I thought some of the foreshadowing was very clever and had a good chuckle over parts. Especially when Hades claimed he didn't get involved with mortals unlike the other gods and goddesses... since the basis for this series is Hades getting involved in mortal heroes quests. But I did enjoy it overall.
saragrochowski's review
5.0
So much fun! How have I never read one of these Myth-O-Mania books before? Perfect starters for kids interested in Greek & Roman mythology!